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How NOT To Grieve

We humans will sometimes do anything rather than to undertake the hard work of grief – then think we’re accomplishing something. These actions may make us feel a little better temporarily, but it doesn’t move us out of our despairing state. Following is a list of ways people attempt to cope with their situation without actually facing their grief.

• Act out – giving in to the pressure to misbehave.

• Aim low – to what seems more achievable.

• Attack – beat down what’s threatening you.

• Avoid – stay away from anything that causes you stress.

• Compensate – make up for weakness in one area by gaining strength in another.